Silence: The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise Audiobook

Quotes

• “Offers tips on finding some internal and external silence so we can hear the call of beauty. We discover how to pay attention, how to listen deeply, and how to be still. Silence, says Thich Nhat Hanh, is profoundly joyful and nourishing.”

  — Shambhala Sun magazine

• “How do we practice mindfulness? As we have come to expect, Hanh’s instructions are accessible and concise: ‘You stop, you breathe, and you clear your mind.’”

  — Spirituality & Health magazine

• “Nhat Hanh’s always inspiring wisdom is conveyed skillfully through clear explanations, stories, and practices…A compelling presentation of Nhat Hanh’s core teaching.”

  — Publishers Weekly

• “Beloved Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk and writer Hanh…offers numerous techniques and meditations that aim to cultivate silence and stillness…While not intended to be a reader’s first guide to Buddhism, Hanh’s newest title is a graceful contribution to contemporary Buddhist literature and one of the author’s finest works.”

  — Library Journal

• “Narrator Dan Woren adopts a conversational style to deliver Hanh’s philosophy…Woren guides listeners through Hanh’s breathing techniques and mindfulness exercises into the ‘stillness’ that the author considers a necessary aspect of silence…Woren captures Hanh’s practical and simple-to-implement guide, which teaches listeners the power of quiet and how to live in the present moment.”

  — AudioFile

• “[Thich Nhat Hanh] shows us the connection between personal, inner peace and peace on earth.”

  — Dalai Lama, praise for the author

• “Among Buddhist leaders influential in the West, Thich Nhat Hanh ranks second only to the Dalai Lama.”

  — New York Times, praise for the author